What are the different methods of contraception?

Following are the different methods of contraception:

 Natural method: In this method, the main focus is to avoid the meeting of sperms and ovum. This can be achieved by avoiding the mating from 10th to 17th day of the menstrual cycle. During this period, there are high chances of fertilization as the ovulation is expected.

 Barrier method: In this method, the meeting of sperms and ovum is avoided by using a barrier. These barriers are available for males as well as for females. Condoms for both male and female, diaphragms for female, cervical cap and contraceptive sponge for females.

 Oral contraceptives: In this methods, pills are taken orally. These pills contain small portion of hormones that block the eggs so that the fertilization doesn’t takes place.

 Implants and surgical method: In this method, contraceptive devices like copper-T or a loop can be used to block the meeting of sperms and ovum. In surgical method, the fallopian tubes are blocked in females to strop